Turkish Ambassador to Uganda Fikret Kerem Alp on Sunday inaugurated an orphanage center for 200 children, built with technical assistance from Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) and financial assistance from Türkiye’s Care Foundation. The orphanage will provide Ugandan orphans a secure learning environment and cozy shelter. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Alp said: “Türkiye […]
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Malaysia’s 5G network to use new radios to save 18% in energy consumption
Malaysia’s 5G network will use new Ericsson radios to be more energy efficient and reduce power consumption at the network level, saving 18% in energy consumption, the company said Thursday. The Swedish telecommunications firm said Malaysia will be the first country in Asia to use the new AIR 3268 energy-saving radios. “The AIR 3268’s improved […]
‘Not too late’ to conclude nuclear deal with Iran, US says as talks stall
It is “not too late” to secure a mutual return to compliance with the landmark nuclear deal world powers struck with Iran, the US said Thursday. The State Department continued to blame Tehran for an ongoing impasse in the indirect talks, saying Iran has failed to respond reasonably to a draft agreement put forward by […]
Turkish defense minister vows to continue fighting terrorists whoever behind them
Turkiye’s defense minister on Tuesday reiterated Ankara’s determination to continue fighting against terrorism regardless of who is behind it. Speaking to reporters in Abu Dhabi, where he paid an official visit, Hulusi Akar stressed that Turkiye does not accept any terror presence on its southern border and northern Syria. “Due to the current situation, we […]
Turkiye ‘neutralizes’ 6 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Turkish security forces “neutralized” six PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, the country’s National Defense Ministry said on Monday. The terrorists were “neutralized” in the Operation Claw-Lock region, the ministry said on Twitter. Turkish authorities use the term “neutralize” to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured. Turkiye launched Operation Claw-Lock last […]
North Korea ICBM Test Strengthens US Alliances
North Korea’s latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile is solidifying U.S. alliances in East Asia while exacerbating already difficult relations with adversaries in the region.Most significantly South Korea’s position now seems more in line…
Turkish tourism bounces back as foreigners return
ANKARATurkey’s tourism income rose year-on-year in the second quarter of 2017, Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) said Monday.Turkey earned more than $5.4 billion from April to June, up by almost 9 percent compared to the same period last year, a…
UK insists Brexit will end freedom of movement
LONDONFreedom of movement for millions of British and EU citizens will end in 2019 when Brexit takes effect, the U.K. government insisted on Monday.The statement appeared to rule out transitional post-Brexit arrangements recently raised by a senior Bri…